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Showing posts with label Ipoh. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ipoh. Show all posts
Monday, March 23, 2026

Walking the Pasar Malam with My parents… 30+ Years Later

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It’s been decades since I last visited the pasar malam in my childhood neighbourhood of Ipoh Garden East. Tonight, I came back with my paren...
Friday, March 20, 2026

Aro Restaurant, Ipoh (South Indian Cuisine)

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If you’re exploring Ipoh Old Town and craving something different from the usual local fare, we recently discovered a hidden gem — Aro Resta...
Wednesday, March 11, 2026

A Simple Food Day in Ipoh

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Today, Mum and I made a quick trip to Beacon Mart in Ipoh Garden South to stock up on a few of our usual favourites. Into our basket went ma...

Famous Pau in Bercham - A Visit to Restoran Loke Yuen

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It’s a Saturday morning in Bercham, and we stopped by a humble coffee shop that many locals swear by for their pau. Restoran Loke Yuen may l...
Thursday, February 26, 2026

The 10th Day of CNY: Health Checks & Family Lunch In Menglembu

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Today is the 10th day of Chinese New Year, and was my scheduled yearly medical check-up and Pap smear. This year, instead of visiting my us...
Saturday, February 7, 2026

42 Years of Neighbours, Now My Makan Buddies

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From kid next door to joining my parents’ morning walk gang — 40 years of neighbours, food, and laughter. Life comes full circle. I’ve offic...
Thursday, January 29, 2026

Nana Vietnam Kitchen at Festival Walk, Jalan Medan Ipoh

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Yesterday my parents and I tried Nana Vietnam Kitchen at Festival Walk, Jalan Medan Ipoh, and it turned out to be such a satisfying dinner. ...
Friday, January 2, 2026

Our 1st Day of 2026

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Starting 2026 the best way I know how — with my mum. Breakfast at the coffee shop, a DIY cupboard she ordered online and proudly assembled o...
Sunday, December 28, 2025

Evening Runs, Simple Meals & a Quiet Life in Ipoh

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Evenings in my hometown are quiet and grounding. This video captures my daily evening runs through a peaceful neighborhood surrounded by lim...
Thursday, December 25, 2025

2025 Christmas Eve Dinner at Hakka Yin Signature, Ipoh

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 Our Xmas Eve dinner was at Hakka Yin Signature. Hakka Yin Signature is our family’s go-to restaurant for authentic Hakka cuisine. Being Hak...
Wednesday, December 24, 2025

Rebuilding Life At 52+: My Move Back Home

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 I’ve been sitting with this decision for a long time, and today I’m finally ready to share it with you. I have decided to leave Kuala ...
Sunday, December 21, 2025

Dongzhi in Ipoh: Where I Wish Time Would Stand Still

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Today marks my 11th day back in Ipoh, and honestly, I wish I could stay here forever. There’s something deeply comforting about being home w...
Tuesday, December 16, 2025

Choosing Simple Joys in Ipoh

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Today was one of those quietly meaningful days — ordinary on the surface, but deeply grounding. I accompanied my parents to the bank to sett...
Friday, December 12, 2025

A Smooth Ride Home: Back to Ipoh With My Soul Cat, Haru

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The drive back to Ipoh on 10 December 2025 felt… different this time. Maybe it was because I went home without any of my daughters following...
Sunday, February 2, 2025

A Slightly Different Chinese New Year 2025

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This year's Chinese New Year (CNY) was slightly different from our usual tradition. Typically, we travel back to Ipoh on CNY Eve or the ...